What are the insurance arrangements, and are they sufficient?
Check this out bearing in mind the activities to be undertaken. What is the payment schedule? Provide a savings card and keep a computerised record of payments in and out. How many students do you need to make the trip viable? Do not send off deposits until you have a viable number! Are there any passport/visa implications? In a multi-cultural school there may be students whose nationality status may affect their ability to travel abroad. Implementing the plans: write to parents including the following information: • Details of staff accompanying the trip • Payment schedule and amounts, including a clear indication that deposits are non-returnable • Details of what is, and what is not, covered by the cost • Advice on appropriate clothing and pocket money • Details of the viable number needed for the trip • The itinerary including departure and arrival details • Accommodation details • A clear identification of possible risks • A clear statement concerning discipline and appropriate san
